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Photograph of Dorothy and Bell on United Nations Day, Las Vegas (Nev.), October 24, 1961
Date
1961-10-24
Archival Collection
Description
Dorothy Dorothy and Lt. Governor Rex Bell sit together at a booth holding a sign that says "United Nations Day October 24" in Las Vegas. Behind them are miniature flags of the different nations part of the U.N. Rex Bell died less than a year after this photo was taken.
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Photograph of construction at the Goldfield Consolidated Mining Company, Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1907-1908
Date
1907 to 1908
Archival Collection
Description
The Goldfield Consolidated Mining Company under construction in Goldfield, Nevada. The mining company was formed in 1907 and the mill was constructed late in the year and began processing ore in early 1908. The company was formed by George Nixon and George Wingfield. The mill continued running until 1918 when the company ceased operation.
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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. receiving an award, Las Vegas, February 11, 1966
Date
1966-02-11
Archival Collection
Description
Ed Von Tobel, Sr. was honored by the Electric League of Southern Nevada on Feb. 11, 1966. He was presented the Free Enterprise Award of the year. His sons Jake Von Tobel is on the left and George Von Tobel is on the right. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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Photograph of Balinese dancer Ni Gusti Raka at the Thunderbird Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1952
Date
1952
Archival Collection
Description
Ni Gusti Raka, a member of the Island of Bali Dancers, wearing traditional Legong dance costume. Raka was approximately 12 years old when this photograph was taken at the Hotel Thunderbird in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the dancers were performing. Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of Balinese dancer Ni Gusti Raka at the Thunderbird Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1952
Date
1952
Archival Collection
Description
Ni Gusti Raka, a member of the Island of Bali Dancers, wearing traditional Legong dance costume. Raka was approximately 12 years old when this photograph was taken at the Hotel Thunderbird in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the dancers were performing. Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Architectural drawing of Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, sun angle diagrams, December 10, 1983
Date
1983-12-28
Archival Collection
Description
Project overview drawings of Harrah's Marina in Atlantic City from 1983; printed on mylar. Shows shadows cast on the property at various times of the day and year.
Site Name: Harrah's Marina Resort (Atlantic City)
Address: 777 Harrah's Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
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Tourists and cars on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2017-02-28
Archival Collection
Description
Providing security and access to both automobile and pedestrian traffic is handled differently along Las Vegas Boulevard and has changed over the years on the Strip. This busy stretch near Bally's hotel and casino is an example of how fencing and traditional sidewalks move tourists while keeping automobile traffic flowing.
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Tourists and cars on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2017-02-28
Archival Collection
Description
Providing security and access to both automobile and pedestrian traffic is handled differently along Las Vegas Boulevard and has changed over the years on the Strip. This busy stretch near Bally's hotel and casino is an example of how fencing and traditional sidewalks move tourists while keeping automobile traffic flowing.
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Pedestrian traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2017-04-12
Archival Collection
Description
Tourists cross an entranceway to the Mirage Hotel and Casino. Pedestrian overpasses have become a popular way of keeping tourists safe and traffic flowing on the Strip, but their expense and footprint make them difficult for all locations. Moving pedestrians along the Strip safely has become a major effort over the years.
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